Auburn Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Auburn Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Kroger Field in Lexington, KY

TV: SEC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43

The Auburn Tigers (2-5) are on their way to Kroger Field on Saturday, October 26, 2024 where they will try to defeat the Kentucky Wildcats (3-4). Kentucky opens this game as 2.5-point favorites. The over/under is 43.

The Auburn Tigers come into this matchup with a record of 2-5 for this year. In their last contest, the Tigers faced the Missouri Tigers and took a loss by a final of 21-17. When it came to stopping the run, the Tigers gave up 81 yards on 32 tries, which is an average of 2.5 yards per rush surrendered. Auburn conceded 21 pass completions on 43 attempts for 272 yards, and a completion rate of 48.8%. Overall, they had 64 plays which converted into 286 yards. The Auburn Tigers ran the rock 35 different times and amassed 110 yards, earning them an average of 3.1 yds per attempt.

In terms of scoring, the Auburn Tigers are averaging 28.1 PPG. As a unit they maintain an average of 157.6 yards in the run game which has them sitting 72nd in the nation. The Tigers have racked up 2,953 yards in total for the season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Auburn has totaled 17 passing touchdowns and 7 touchdowns via the ground. Auburn has accumulated 139 1st downs, and they have been called for 42 infractions for 388 yds. They have turned the ball over 16 different times.

Concerning yards through the air, the Tigers are conceding 1,552 yards which ranks them 80th in D-1. They are allowing 221.7 yards per contest via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 56.3%. Over the course of this season, they are allowing 339.9 yards/game which puts them 45th in D-1. They have given up 6 touchdowns via the pass as well as 10 touchdowns running the ball. The opposition is running for 3.3 yards per run and 118.1 yards on the ground per game this year. In total, they have allowed 827 running yards through 7 games. The Tigers rank 40th in college football when it comes to team defense, giving up 20.9 PPG.

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The Wildcats head into this game 3-4 this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Wildcats took a defeat with a final score of 48-20 when they played the Florida Gators. Kentucky ran for 4.0 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 144 yards on 36 attempts. The Wildcats finished the game with 309 yards while they ran 68 plays (4.5 yards per play). The Wildcats pass defense conceded a completion rate of 53.3%, relinquishing 279 yards on 8 for 15 through the air. Kentucky surrendered 44 attempts on the ground for 197 yards (4.5 yds per rush).

In relation to their ability to score points, the Wildcats sit 115th in Division 1 averaging 20.4 points per outing. The Kentucky Wildcats have an average of 319.9 yards per game, which has them ranked 115th in D-1. The Kentucky offense has 341 yds of penalties on 43 infractions, which has them sitting 64th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 7 interceptions while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have tallied 142 1st downs. During this campaign to this point, the Wildcats currently have a total of 1,175 passing yards along with an average of 167.9 passing yards per contest, which ranks 121st in college football. They hold an average of 152.0 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 1,064 yards for this year.

The Wildcats are allowing 19.3 points per contest, ranking them 27th in the country. Kentucky has conceded a total of 733 yards via the ground game (104.7 yards per contest) as well as 9 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the year. This year, they have conceded 135 total points. They have given up 5 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 178.9 yards/outing, which has them ranked 22nd in college football. The Wildcats defense has participated in 356 plays, which is good for 5th in Division 1. They have 2 fumbles and 6 picks this season.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Wildcats college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Wildcats -2.5

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